Saudi defense pact with Pakistan unlikely to disrupt oil flows to India, source says

Group 1 - Saudi Arabia's mutual defense pact with Pakistan is not expected to impact its energy relationship with India, a key consumer of Saudi oil [1][2] - India remains one of the largest crude consumers globally, with Saudi Arabia supplying over 600,000 barrels per day in July, ranking among India's top three suppliers [2] - Speculation regarding a shift away from the U.S. dollar for Saudi oil trade has been dismissed, with dollar pricing remaining the foundation of Saudi crude exports [2] Group 2 - The Indian Economic Trade Association emphasizes that Saudi Arabia has been a strong partner for India, and the Saudi-Pakistan defense deal should be viewed through the lens of national interests [3] - India's government acknowledges awareness of the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact and is studying its implications for national security and regional stability [4]